ZIP 28501 (Kinston, NC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 28501: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Lenoir County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
14 of 499 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Lenoir County compares with North Carolina
Lenoir County against North Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Lenoir County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Lenoir County | North Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 77.9 | 61.3 | 49.7 | 1.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.6 | 2.5 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.73 | 0.66 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.7% | 2.6% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.7% | 1.7% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 31.0% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.4% | 10.5% | 13.8% | 20% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.2% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 16.5% | 20.4% | 24.8% | 19% below the state |
Compared with North Carolina, Lenoir County is lower on in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. It runs above North Carolina on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
ZIP 28501 at a glance: SR-11 deadliest road: 3 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 28501 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 499 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Lenoir County. They injured 377 people and killed 17.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 8 days.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 10.0% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (7.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.2% of truck crashes, vs 41.0% for North Carolina.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 9.4% of truck crashes.
1.7% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across North Carolina.
Where crashes happen
SR-11 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 28501 with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: US-70 (2), SR-58 (1) and Ssr-1342 Central Ave (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 14 of the truck crashes here, or 2.8%, compared with 2.6% in North Carolina.
Route planning tips for ZIP 28501 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-11; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 31.0% of truck crashes here, more than North Carolina; adjust start times where you can.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Lenoir County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-11 | 3 |
| US-70 | 2 |
| SR-58 | 1 |
| Ssr-1342 Central Ave | 1 |
| Ssr-1745 Cunningham Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Lenoir County) |
|---|---|
| W Vernon Ave | 6 |
| Vernon Ave | 4 |
| Cunningham Rd | 3 |
| Dr Mlk Jr Blvd | 3 |
| N Herritage St | 3 |
| Caswell St | 2 |
| Construction Site | 2 |
| King St | 2 |
ZIP 28501 at a glance
| Population | 17,642 |
| Density | 68 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $35,118 |
| Median home value | $85,731 |
| Home ownership | 48% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Lenoir County since the 1990s
Combines the FMCSA crash file (all reported truck crashes, real coverage from about 1990) with NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes involving a large truck, 1982–2024).
| Decade | Truck crashes / yr | Change | Fatal crashes / yr (FARS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 35 | — | 1.5 |
| 2000s | 34 | -2% | 1.6 |
| 2010s | 44 | +27% | 1.3 |
| 2020s | 39 | -12% | 1.8 |
In the 1990s about 35 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 39. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 1.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 28501
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 28501?
Since 2015, 499 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Lenoir County (377 injured, 17 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 28501?
SR-11 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 28501 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 28501?
The worst month is January: 10.0% of truck crashes in Lenoir County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 28501?
14 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Lenoir County since 2015, 2.8% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 28501 compare with North Carolina?
The yearly rate is 77.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Lenoir County, vs 61.3 for North Carolina.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 28501?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.